KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 26TH MAY 2024
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
BT Must Issue Refunds
BT must issue refunds for failing to provide clear information before people signed up to services from EE & Plusnet, which the firm owns.
At least 1.1 million mobile and broadband customers were not given adequate information on the price and length of contracts, as well as fees to end contracts early.
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fined BT and said - in some cases - the firm "deliberately chose" not to comply with the rules.
BT has apologised and says it will "implement the remedial actions" required by Ofcom.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c133lj5e3yro
Source: BBC News
UK Data Watchdog Making Enquiries With Microsoft
The UK data watchdog says it is "making enquiries with Microsoft" over a new feature that can take screenshots of your laptop every few seconds.
Microsoft says Recall, which will store encrypted snapshots locally on your computer, is exclusive to its forthcoming Copilot+ PCs.
But the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) says it is contacting Microsoft for more information on the safety of the product, which privacy campaigners have called a potential "privacy nightmare".
Microsoft says Recall is an "optional experience" and it is committed to privacy and security.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwwqp6nx14o
Source: BBC News
BT To Delay It's Rollout Of Digital Phone Lines
A charity has welcomed a decision by BT to delay its rollout of digital phone lines.
The phone company had planned to replace all traditional, copper telephone lines with internet connections by the end of 2025.
But it has now pushed the deadline back until January 2027 following concerns about its impact on vulnerable people.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn00dnryyy4o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Aquatrack.
It keeps track of the amount of water intake daily.
You enter in your gender, weight, and activity level (three to choose from, from mild to moderate and severe).
From there, it will provide a suggested amount of water intake.
This app is free to download on Android Devices Only.
App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atk.aquatrack
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Cyber security is the means by which individuals and organisations reduce the risk of being affected by cyber crime.
Cyber security's core function is to protect the devices we all use (smartphones, laptops, tablets and computers), and the services we access online - both at home and work - from theft or damage.
It's also about preventing unauthorised access to the vast amounts of personal information we store on these devices, and online.
There is really useful information on the National Cyber Security Centres website for individuals and families, all the way up to your small business to the Public Sector.
Visit ncsc.gov.uk for more information.
